HB 685 Ohio House · 136th Legislature (2025-2026)

Establish provisions governing date rape drug testing devices

HB 685 requires bars and clubs with specific permits to offer free or low-cost drink testing devices that detect date rape drugs like GHB, ketamine, and flunitrazepam within five minutes. The bill mandates businesses to post clear notices about the testing service and ensure devices are not expired. It establishes an anonymous, voluntary reporting system for positive test results, with data aggregated and made public for safety analysis - but not used for enforcement actions against businesses. This directly affects hospitality venues and their patrons seeking to verify drink safety.
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Feb 2026
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Introduced Feb 10, 2026 Last action Feb 18, 2026
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Feb 18, 2026
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